If comics are a drug, I’m fully addicted. Why else would I look to put in writing critiques, and host podcasts? Addictions can have an effect on your life, each personally {and professional}. I imply which comedian e-book fan doesn’t know the “pleasure” of boring the pants off their respective companions, or had the Avengers theme as their ringtone?
Know Your Station takes this concept, provides a sci-fi twist, throws in some hallucinations and a snarky laptop two shades extra sarcastic than the unique KITT! Elsie has began her detox from blue. Thing is, the withdrawals worsen in waves and with each Elsie’s grip on actuality modifications, and is St. Brigid actually serving to? Two points in and all hell remains to be breaking out or possibly it’s simply in Elsie’s head!
Sarah Gailey first crossed my overview pile because of her Vampire Slayer e-book which encompasses a freaky Friday sort of twist. Here, the e-book is sort of straight up. There is somebody who has been utilizing a drug referred to as blue, there’s a assassin and a few our bodies to take care of although one among which can have disappeared. Gailey retains issues shifting alongside at a good clip. If there may be any slowing down, Gailey utilises the AI for motion of story, appearing as an angle or satan on Elsie’s shoulder in addition to straight up humour. The dialogue works effectively; there are equal quantity of paranoia with true feelings on present. Gailey appears to up the drama in Elsie’s life all through the e-book.
The artwork is supplied by Liana Kangas in a mode that tries to be futuristic, while additionally specializing in the drug and withdrawal results. The facial actions are fantastically carried out, carrying their weight of the assorted conversations. Body shapes could be a little nondescript, although on this occasion, with such a story, this isn’t to impactful. The lack of backgrounds in some panels is a little bit of a bug-bear for me, however being on an area ship most likely accounts for that creative selection. The colours from Rebecca Nalty are a muted affair akin to the Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Things can get somewhat psychedelic in locations, which provides to Elsie’s discomfort and dis-orientation. Cardinal Rae’s letter’s work effectively, particularly in relation to the AI voice. Pity her work doesn’t warrant a canopy credit score!
This second situation continues its setup section, with the climax seeking to transfer issues ahead. How can issues worsen Elsie? Guess we are going to discover out.
Writing – 4 Stars
Art -4 Stars
Colors – 4 Stars
Overall – 4 Stars
Created & Written by; Sarah Gailey
Created & Art by; Lana Kangas
Colors by;Rebecca Nalty
Letters by; Cardinal Rae
Published by; BOOM! Studios
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